September 7, 2006

Qeva Group Inc. ("QEVA") has announced the completion of its amalgamation with Excelsior Energy Limited pursuant to the agreement dated July 25, 2006 and approved by shareholders on September 5, 2006. The common shares of the amalgamated company, Excelsior Energy Limited will begin trading on Friday, September 8, 2006 under the new symbol "EXEL".



Disclosure documents describing the transaction can be found in the CNQ Issuer Disclosure Hall.



Old Symbol: QEVA

Old CUSIP: 74729A 10 2



Trading Date: Friday, September 8, 2006

New Symbol: EXEL

New CUSIP: 300750 10 6







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